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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration DF05LCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,280 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear axle slightly corroded
- undertray fitted
14 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,582 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyre monitor light on
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,942 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,543 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,166 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,484 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,867 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,615 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 22 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,857 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,384 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2014 22 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,474 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013 22 Jun 20266 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,033 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 22 Jun 20262 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,005 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011 22 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,157 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010 22 Jun 202615 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,560 MI
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DF05LCU was registered on 2005-08-19
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